Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to ensure that healthcare facilities can accommodate the use of cannabis and hemp products for patients while setting reasonable restrictions. It clarifies the rights and responsibilities of healthcare facilities regarding medical cannabis use by patients under their care.

Main Provisions

• Healthcare Facility Guidelines: Facilities such as hospitals, hospice providers, boarding care homes, and assisted living facilities can implement reasonable restrictions on the use of medical cannabis and hemp products for patients enrolled in the state's medical cannabis registry program.
• Storage and Access: Facilities may require that patients, or their caregivers, store cannabis products in a locked container accessible only to them, and are not required to store or maintain cannabis supplies.
• Location of Use: Use of cannabis and hemp products must occur in designated areas specified by the facility or provider.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Prohibition on Unreasonable Limitation: Facilities cannot unreasonably limit patient access to cannabis products where authorized by state laws or if the patient is visiting from a state where such use is legal.
• Protection Against Federal Prosecution: Facilities can halt compliance if federal agencies initiate an enforcement action or issue rules prohibiting cannabis use.
• Protection for Employees: Facility employees or agents do not violate state law by possessing or distributing cannabis products to registered patients as part of their duties.

Relevant Terms

medical cannabis, healthcare facilities, hemp products, patient rights, federal regulation, compliance, storage restrictions, designated use areas, employee protection, cannabis registry.